redhotchick Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I got a phone call from my 77 year old mum tonight. She had been phoned by one of my neighbours who was concerned for my chicken. The neighbour had said that Bella had no food and no water She had both, of course, but my mum still had to trip up to mine and back again in the heat to make sure. I know my neighbour was probably only concerned for Bella, but it makes me feel that she (the neighbour) doesn't think that I am looking after Bella properly. I have had her for 5 years, we have had hot weather before. Bella has been alone for 2 years now. My neighbour had a friend round and I think they have been chatting about my chicken and making each other anxious. Apparently the friend has a daughter who has 20 chickens on an allotment, and there could be the possibility of me rehoming her there. I am happy to keep Bella in her retirement, bless her, and she seems content to me. She has never lived in a big flock and I don't think she would settle. Perhaps I am wrong. I'm upset by this intrusion, there was probably no ill intent, maybe I should be glad that my neighbour is looking out for me, but now I'm anxious. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmum Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It sounds like you have noisy neighbours! I have one like that- she appears all nicey, nice and caring, but she usually has alterior motives. It sounds like 2 do-gooders, who think they know better. If it was me, I wouldn't want to upset Bella by moving her from where she knows. But thats just me, they might be genuinely concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Probably means well.. but we all have a neighbour like that at some stage I reckon . I have allotments but could never leave my chickens up there .How often would she be checked on ? I like to be able to see them and watch them being happy chickens . I would not rehome her she is happy and content . Let her live her days gently . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well if you've had her 5 years I'd say you're doing just fine! Just ignore her, too nosey for her own good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If she was that bothered, why not ask you herself? Seems a bit odd, phoning your mum . You know you're looking after Bella well, so if you want to keep her you do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks for replies. I really think it was my neighbours friend that egged her on to ring my mum. (No pun intended!) I've known this neighbour for 10 years, well all my life, but we've been neighbours for 10 years. We keep to ourselves, but I'd knock round with some eggs, or if it was snowy to see if she needed anything. Iwas upset at the time, I've calmed down now. It did make me look at the "looking after hens in hot weather" thread, as a result I'm giving Bella an extra bowl of water with cucumber or apple in, she really seems to enjoy it, which is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
